Nourishment in wintertime

Just now in wintertime a right nutrition is the basis that your pet gets through the cold and wet season without any problems.

A high amount of fresh meat ensures high energy and an easy digestion for your dog. Vegetables with natural antioxidants, as well as valuable herbs and vitamins boost the immune system. Due to the difference of temperatures between inside and outside, even dogs can catch a cold.

Essential oils and a balanced amount of B vitamins in our nutrition support the health of the skin and prevent the drying-out of it by the air in heated rooms. Daily brushing with a grooming glove removes dead hair and stimulates the blood circulation.

It could be advisable for many dogs to adapt the daily feeding amount during winter. When the outside temperature decreases, the demand for energy increases. Dogs which stay outside for long hours or are kept outside in the cold season have a higher demand for food.

However, many dogs have much shorter walks than usual in the dark and cold season. Accordingly it is of importance that the daily feeding amount is reduced to avoid unwanted additional fat.

Food games inside are an appropriate way to keep the dog busy. Instead of just putting the food into the bowl the bites can be hid inside the house and the dog will appreciate sniffling its meals. You might also consider playing with food balls and doing mental exercises with the dog. Dogs get the idea very fast and it is usually well received.